Reaching Out
As a parent or caregiver, know that you are never alone.
As a parent or caregiver, know that you are never alone. It is a sign of strength to reach out for help. The organizations below support parents, caregivers, and children. Please reach out if you need resources, guidance, or help.
National Parenting Helpline
http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/find-support
- Resources for mental and physical health as well as general parenting information. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.
Bridges for Kids
http://www.bridges4kids.org/HelpForKids-US.html
- Solutions for daily parenting challenges. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.
Family Paths
https://familypaths.org
Call 800-829-3777 for support
- A 24-hour parent-support hotline that provides free and confidential counseling, information, and referrals to anyone in need of parenting support.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx
- Information on issues related to children’s health and wellness.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
- Information on developmental milestones.
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Check here for your local office:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/program-contacts
- Food and nutrition support and services for mothers.
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
- Information and resources on a wide array of mental health topics.
The Beauty of Quiet Time Outdoors
Children can begin to recognize nature as a place they can find calm... and be calmed.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Sesame Street App
Download the free, official Sesame Street app to watch videos and play fun, educational games in a kid-safe, ad-free environment!
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
Another Monster at the End of this Book
This is an animated storybook app, which will humorously help teach your child early reading and logic skills.
Pop and Play with Elmo!
Wanna mix play and learning? Have your child read Pop and Play with Elmo! to explore counting and colors.
Potty Time with Elmo
Elmo reads this animated storybook in an app filled with games, songs, stickers and potty progress chart that all help ease your child through toilet training.
